Indian Trade Minister: Peru and Chile want to speed up free trade agreement negotiations with India.

The Indian rupee fell to 83.3375 against the US dollar from 83.34 ahead of the Reserve Bank of India interest rate decision.

Indian Trade Minister: Given the current capital account deficit and trade deficit, India’s foreign exchange reserves will be sufficient in the next 5-6 years.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Apple plans to produce more than 50 million iPhones per year in India.

Palestinian Prime Minister: Palestine and the United States are engaged in dialogue on the management of Gaza, and it is unrealistic for Israel to defeat Hamas.

Briscetto, head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank of Australia: Broader financial stability risks posed by the household sector appear to be under control.

Briscetto, head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank of Australia: It is currently estimated that less than 1% of home loans are in negative equity.

Briscetto, head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank of Australia: Most borrowers appear to be able to repay their debts and pay necessary fees appropriately.

Briscetto, head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank of Australia: But severe financial stress is currently limited to smaller groups.

Brischetto, head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank of Australia: Feeling widespread budget pressures on households.

Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunomi Nishimura: Will carefully review its political funds.

Brent crude oil hit $75/barrel, up 0.78% on the day.

Market news: Japan will provide up to 120 billion yen in financial support to chip manufacturers ROHM and Toshiba.

The Bank of Japan kept its bond buying operations unchanged.

The Bank of Japan proposed to purchase 450 billion yen of 3-5-year Japanese government bonds, 525 billion yen of 5-10-year government bonds, and 150 billion yen of 10-25-year government bonds.

Blackstone Group BX.N is said to be selling Gates Industries shares for $11.25 per share.

USD/JPY fell more than 50 points in the short term and is now at 143.08.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Galante.